“[The Lord] had showered his grace on Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by making a covenant with them and showing them grace again and again. The preservation of the offspring clearly was the Lord’s work, for Abraham’s family survived despite barrenne

0457 - Receiving and Giving Material Gifts (Philippians 4:10-23)

Sep 22nd, 2022 1h 6m

"The province of faith begins where probabilities cease and sight and sense fail."—George Muller

0456 - Why Worry When God Is Near? (Philippians 4:6-7)

Sep 15th, 2022 52m 29s

"But healing is not God's plan for everyone in this life. And there are many other ways to waste our cancer. As I prayed for myself, and continue to do so, I also pray for you that we will not waste this pain. That God knows, and cares, and rul

0455 - Applications of a Passionate Pursuit of Jesus (Philippians 4:1-5a)

Sep 8th, 2022 1h 11m

"Well, take the world, but give me Jesus."—Fanny Crosby

0454 - Mimics & Models (Philippians 3:17-21)

Sep 1st, 2022 59m 22s

"And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ."—Apostle Paul

0453 - The Pursuit of Knowing Christ: Part 2 (Philippians 3:12-16)

Aug 25th, 2022 59m 42s

"A passion for TheeO Lord set a fire in my soulAnd a thirst for my GodHear Thou my prayer LordThy power impartNot just to serve but to loveThee with all of my heart"—Joe Zichterman

0452 - The Pursuit of Knowing Christ - Part 1 (Philippians 3:8-11)

Aug 18th, 2022 49m 9s

"Thou madest us for Thyself, and our heart is restless, until it finds rest in Thee."—Augustine

0451 - Safeguarding Against Legalism & Rejoicing in Christ (Philippians 3:1-7)

Aug 11th, 2022 1h 4m

"A legalist is anyone who behaves as if they can earn God's forgiveness through personal performance ... a danger that we'll never outgrow in this lifetime. The tendency for legalism exists for each of us each and every day—because of the pride

0450 - Epaphroditus: a Needed Servant (Philippians 2:25-30)

Aug 4th, 2022 52m 19s

"People don't care what you know if they don't know that you care."—A common proverb

0449 - Evidencing Gospel Change by not Complaining

Jun 20th, 2022 57m 50s

"People don't care how much you know if they don't know how much you care." — Anon

0447 - The Epitome of Humility

Jun 13th, 2022 52m 59s

"There are two things that are suited to humble the souls of men... A due consideration of God, and then of ourselves. Of God, in his greatness, glory, holiness, power, majesty, and authority; of ourselves, in our mean, abject and sinful condit

0339 - Seeks to Be Led by Godly and Faithful Shepherds

Dec 31st, 2021 47m 45s

“A church should be able to direct a newborn believer to an elder and say: “Do you want to know what a real Christian should be like? Then look at him.” —Jeramie Rinne

0338 - Displaying God's Wisdom through the Gospel for All the World to See

Dec 24th, 2021 1h 1m

“Friend, what are you looking for in a church? Good music? A happening atmosphere? A traditional order of service? How about: a group of pardoned rebels . . . whom God wants to use to display his glory . . . before all the heavenly host . . . b

0337 - Proclaiming the Truth through Preaching and Teaching God's Word

Dec 17th, 2021 56m 37s

“God’s Word has always been His chosen instrument to create, convict, convert, and conform His people. From the very first announcement of the Gospel in Genesis 3:15, to the initial word of promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3, to His regulatio

0336 - Advancing through Evangelism and Missions

Dec 10th, 2021 1h 4m

“The fact is, most people come to faith through the influence of family members, small-group Bible studies, or a conversation with a friend after a church service: Christians intentionally talking about the gospel.”—Mack Stiles

0335 - Edifying the Body through Its Gifts

Dec 3rd, 2021 56m 24s

“The emphasis is definitely on the ministry of gifted individuals who lead the church into unity. Christ not only gives gifts to the church; He gives people to the church for its edification and growth.”—Tim Berrey

0334 - Responding to God's Goodness and Greatness through Worship

Nov 26th, 2021 52m 53s

"Truth without emotion produces dead orthodoxy and a church full (or half full) of artificial admirers (like people who write generic anniversary cards for a living). On the other hand, emotion without truth produces empty frenzy and cultivates

0333 - Regularly Confessing and Forgiving the Sins of One Another

Nov 19th, 2021 51m 35s

“It might seem that life will be easier if we take the timid path of avoiding certain uncomfortable truths or winking at selected sins, but we always reap what we sow.... If we avoid confrontation, we’ll just get confrontation anyway, because s

0332 - Maintaining Unity even through Diversity

Nov 12th, 2021 1h 8m

"Unity without the gospel is a worthless unity; it is the very unity of hell."—J. C. Ryle

0331 - Committing to the Accountability of One Another

Nov 5th, 2021 58m 1s

“The church is primarily a body of people who profess and give evidence that they have been saved by God’s grace alone, for his glory alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.”— Mark Dever

0330 - Recognizing the Preeminence of Christ in the Church

Oct 22nd, 2021 46m 53s

“May Christ be praised—Preeminent! Adored! I love the church because I love her Lord.”— Chris Anderson

0229 - Praising God for His Grace (1 Peter 5:10-14)

Oct 7th, 2021 1h 10m

“I hope this New Year will bring many new blessings to you. The Lord is good. He has delivered—He does deliver—He will deliver. Oh, what an Altar, Atonement, Temple, Priest! What a Sun and Shield! What a Savior and what a Shepherd have we!” - J

0227 - Practicing Humility with One Another before God (1 Peter 5:5-7)

Sep 23rd, 2021 52m 13s

"Smooth relations in the church can be preserved if the entire congregation adorns itself with humility. When believers recognize that they are creatures and sinners, they are less apt to be offended by others. Humility is the oil that allows r

0226 - Shepherding God's Flock (1 Peter 5:1-4)

Sep 16th, 2021 54m 26s

"I heard a pastor say that the most important characteristic for a church leader is humility. He went on to identify the second most important characteristic: humility. The third? You can probably guess." - Jeramie Rinne

0225 - Responding to Trials for God's Glory (1 Peter 4:12-19)

Sep 9th, 2021 53m 18s

“Since your Majesty and your lordships desire a simple reply, I will answer without horns and without teeth. Unless I am convicted by Scriptures and plain reason—I do not accept the authority of popes and councils, for they have contradicted ea